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Southland man's kidney cancer surgery delayed for weeks amid urologist staffing woes

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Southland man's kidney cancer surgery delayed for weeks amid urologist staffing woes
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A Southland man suffering from kidney cancer has faced significant delays in his life-saving surgeries due to urologist staffing shortages at his local hospital. The patient reported a lack of communication from health authorities regarding the cancellations.

A Southland cancer patient who needs regular surgery to control the growth has faced weeks of delays after a cancellation.

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